📅 2023-04-04 — Session: Resolved Samba and Cronjob Issues on Ubuntu
🕒 00:45–01:30
🏷️ Labels: Samba, Ubuntu, Cronjob, Python, Networking
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM
Session Goal: The primary goal of this session was to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Samba share access on Ubuntu systems and to address cronjob execution problems for Python scripts.
Key Activities:
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Samba Troubleshooting:
- Checked the Samba service status and configuration to resolve issues with the ‘sambashare’ folder not appearing on a PC.
- Verified access issues to a Samba SMB share by checking the Samba daemon status, folder existence, and consulting Samba logs.
- Conducted network checks and ensured proper package installation on Ubuntu 22 to troubleshoot Samba share access.
- Provided instructions for connecting to a Samba share folder, including credential management.
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Networking Insight:
- Outlined steps to find the IP address of another PC on the network using terminal commands.
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Cronjob Automation:
- Set up a cronjob to run a Python script daily, explained crontab syntax, and addressed issues related to cronjob execution.
- Troubleshot cronjob issues by checking logs, permissions, paths, and dependencies.
- Discussed handling cronjob output without an MTA and suggested solutions for output redirection.
- Resolved a directory issue for a Python script by suggesting a change in the working directory before execution.
Achievements:
- Successfully resolved Samba share access issues on Ubuntu systems.
- Established a reliable cronjob setup for Python script execution with proper output handling.
Pending Tasks:
- Monitor the cronjob execution for any further issues and ensure Samba share stability across different network environments.